TJ Event

Triple Jump

Hop, step, jump - master the rhythm, preserve speed, and push the limits of human flight across three phases.

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About Triple Jump

The triple jump is one of the most dynamic events in track and field, combining explosive speed, precise technique, and athletic power. Athletes must master multiple technical phases to maximize distance.

Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or an elite competitor chasing records, understanding the biomechanics and training principles is essential for improvement.

Key Metrics

Approach speed
Phase ratios
Board accuracy
Hop distance
Step distance
Jump distance
Wind reading
Ground contact times

Equipment

Sprint spikes
Sand pit
Takeoff board
Wind gauge
Phase markers

World Records

Men's Outdoor

18.29m (60'0")

Jonathan Edwards

1995

Women's Outdoor

15.74m (51'8")

Yulimar Rojas

2022

Men's Indoor

18.07m (59'3")

Hugues Fabrice Zango

2021

Women's Indoor

15.74m (51'8")

Yulimar Rojas

2022

2026 Season Leaders

#AthleteMark
1

Marcus Johnson

USA

8.45m (27'9")
2

Tyler Brooks

USA

8.38m (27'6")
3

Kwame Osei

GHA

8.31m (27'3")
4

James Whitfield

USA

8.27m (27'2")
5

Diego Herrera

MEX

8.22m (27'0")

Technique Guide

Training Tips

Technique

Approach Run Consistency

Learn how to build a repeatable approach that hits the board every time. Speed, rhythm, and visualization.

5 min read

Training

Plyometric Progressions for Jumpers

A 12-week plyometric program designed specifically for horizontal and vertical jump athletes.

8 min read

Mental

Pre-Competition Mental Routine

How elite jumpers prepare mentally in the 30 minutes before competition. Breathing, visualization, and cue words.

4 min read

Upcoming Meets

Texas Relays

Mar 28, 2026 · Austin, TX

Collegiate

Mt. SAC Relays

Apr 11, 2026 · Walnut, CA

Open

Penn Relays

Apr 24, 2026 · Philadelphia, PA

All Levels

Prefontaine Classic

May 9, 2026 · Eugene, OR

Pro
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Top JumpersPit Athletes

1
MJ

Marcus Johnson

8.45m (27'9")
2
TB

Tyler Brooks

8.38m (27'6")
3
TW

Tara Williams

7.05m (23'2")
4
AC

Aaliyah Carter

6.98m (22'11")
5
KO

Kwame Osei

8.31m (27'3")
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Start Tracking Your Triple Jump Season

Log marks, analyze technique with video, compare against peers, and track your progression all season long.

Start Tracking Your Triple Jump Season